John DeFaro Tree Pelt pencil drawing 2016
John DeFaro Tree Pelt pencil drawing 2016

Circle

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Circle is our first wave of contributor friends bringing agency, care, and ecological insight to this next chapter of Green Religion. Guided by creativity and sustainable thinking, they show how climate solutions emerge through community.

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Nick Gilmore

Nick Gilmore is a Miami-based artist, woodworker, and trusted collaborator whose use of salvaged Dade County pine reflects a deep respect for place, purpose, and environmental truth. A devoted father of two, Nick is John’s go-to advisor for all things wood fabrication. His spiritual connection to the outdoors and thoughtful creativity have shaped several of Green Religion’s eco-conscious workshops and projects, bringing clarity, care, and craft to the platform’s evolution.

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Niurca Márquez

Niurca Márquez is a movement artist, educator, and spiritual guide whose work bridges ritual, performance, and community healing. As a longtime collaborator with John, Niurca has helped shape Green Religion’s eco-spirited practice through five years of shared research and creative inquiry into climate change and belief systems. A skilled and engaging speaker, she brings clarity and depth to conversations around transformation, identity, and collective awareness. Her presence continues to spark dialogue, deepen purpose, and energize the platform’s vision.

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Laura Marsh

Laura Marsh is a textile artist, writer, and mother whose dedication to environmental advocacy is rooted in both lived experience and a vision for her children’s future. With a background in social practice and a passion for creating accessible, community-driven spaces, Laura brings clarity, care, and professional expertise in grant writing and strategy. She has embraced researching and writing stories for Green Religion. Her values reflect the need for a more sustainable, inclusive world where the outdoors remains a right, not a privilege.

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Erin Parish

Erin Parish is a celebrated American visual artist and arts writer whose devotion to the lineage and spiritual resonance of abstract painting is unmistakable. Her luminous, layered works explore the energy of space and form, echoing the microcosmic rhythms of the universe. Erin brings a sharp eye and deep care to Green Religion, offering guidance on design and contributing thoughtful, research-driven writing. Her presence infuses the platform with an art-rooted perspective on eco-awareness and enduring creative truth.

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